Drupal Release: 9.5.7
Tag Name: 9.5.7
Release Date: 3/24/2023
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TL;DR
Drupal 9.5.7 is a minor security release that reverts the CKEditor 5 update to version 36.0.1 that was included in a previous release. This reversion addresses compatibility issues that were discovered after the update was deployed. The release contains minimal changes focused solely on this reversion.
Highlight of the Release
- Reverts CKEditor 5 update to version 36.0.1
- Addresses compatibility issues related to the CKEditor update
- Maintains stability for sites using CKEditor 5
Migration Guide
No migration steps are required for this release. The update simply reverts the CKEditor 5 library to its previous version.
If you had made any customizations specifically for CKEditor 5 version 36.0.1, you may need to revert those changes as well to maintain compatibility with the version now included in Drupal 9.5.7.
Upgrade Recommendations
It is recommended that all sites running Drupal 9.5.x update to version 9.5.7 as soon as possible to address the compatibility issues with CKEditor 5. This is especially important for sites that use CKEditor for content creation and editing.
The update process should be straightforward:
- Back up your site's files and database
- Update Drupal core using your preferred method (Composer, Drush, or manual update)
- Run the database updates
- Clear caches
No special steps are required beyond the standard Drupal update process.
Bug Fixes
This release fixes compatibility issues by reverting the CKEditor 5 update to version 36.0.1 that was introduced in a previous release. The reversion addresses issue #3344083 which documented problems with the updated CKEditor version.
New Features
No new features were introduced in this release. This is a targeted security release that focuses on reverting a problematic update to the CKEditor 5 library.
Security Updates
While not explicitly detailed in the commit messages, this release appears to address security concerns related to the CKEditor 5 update by reverting to a previous, more stable version. The exact security implications are not specified in the provided information.
Performance Improvements
No specific performance improvements were included in this release. The focus was on addressing compatibility and security concerns related to the CKEditor 5 library.
Impact Summary
Drupal 9.5.7 is a targeted security release that reverts a previous update to the CKEditor 5 library. The impact is primarily focused on maintaining stability and compatibility for sites using CKEditor 5 for content editing.
The reversion of the CKEditor update means that any features or improvements that were introduced in CKEditor 5 version 36.0.1 will no longer be available. However, this also means that any compatibility issues or bugs introduced by that update are now resolved.
This release demonstrates the Drupal project's commitment to stability and security, quickly addressing issues that affect the core functionality of the CMS. Site administrators should apply this update promptly to ensure their sites remain secure and stable.
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User Affected:
- Need to update their Drupal 9.5.x installations to ensure security and stability
- Should be aware of the CKEditor 5 version reversion if they rely on specific CKEditor functionality